Integrative Approach to Geriatric and Hospice Care
As veterinarians, we are often faced with situations beyond the scope of what we were taught in veterinary school. I learned this early in my…
Day: September 2, 2014
Nutraceuticals and inflammation
Pain in the musculoskeletal from inflammation can be treated through nutraceutical support, which encourages a healthy anti-inflammatory response. Nutraceuticals may be used to help manage…
TCVM – assessment and care for geriatric patients
The primary goal is to promote quality of life rather than cure disease. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine can help accomplish this goal. As the life…
Managing Feline Stomatitis
Gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) or stomatitis (inflammation of the oral mucous membranes) is commonly referred to as feline gingivostomatitis or lymphocytic plasmacytic gingivitis stomatitis…
Herb use in sporting horses
Medicinal herbs can be beneficial to the health of sporting horses, but competition rules and regulations may prohibit their use in some cases. Sporting horses…
Curcumin – Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant
Chronic inflammation is a major contributor to many conditions impacting the health of horses and pets. The process is multifactorial, but often leads to ongoing…
Creating a fresh food program for your clients
One of our many tasks is to help clients learn to provide an appropriate diet for their pets. Here’s how to create a fresh food…
Laser therapy for osteoarthritis
There are many conditions in geriatric patients for which laser therapy would be advantageous, but the most common one is certainly osteoarthritis. This condition often…
Microbiome restorative therapy healing the immune system
Science is increasingly recognizing the importance of the microbiome, which is endogenous to the gastrointestinal tracts of cats, dogs and other mammals. Research shows that…
Supplemental support for senior animals
Aging is not a disease, but it comes with a number of symptoms that can be reduced with the right supplemental support. Aging comes with…
Fungal Damage
Fungal damage is the preliminary cause of serious hoof problems. “No hoof, no horse” is the motto of the American Farrier’s Association, and no wonder. Some…
